Okay, maybe he pushed too hard, but he's not about to back down now. Not when Lan Wangji has finally conceded. Well. Sort of conceded. And with both of them unable to use their core, it should be pretty equal footing, he tries to convince himself. Just because he's out of practice, doesn't mean he can't keep up.

"Right now? Fine by me," he pushes himself up from his chair with a sniff.